Danosaur

I'm just wondering if working out before bed would be a bad thing?

Working out, downing a shake, showering and heading off to sleep.

I'm just wondering if this is acceptable.
Will it cause cramping or will I have trouble sleeping?

What are some pros and cons of working out before bed?

Thanks!

xVictorZ

Yu'll have trouble sleeping, try taking atleast 1 hour after working out then head to bed.

Malley

If its the only time you can fit a workout in then so be it

Kevsworld

If that's the only time you can train and you can get to sleep I guess it's OK. But you will probably do better if you can train a few hours before you sleep.

Harrattan

Lol I always work out before bed, and nothing goes wrong for me.

j1r!!!

Do you have time to work out first thing in the morning? This is what I do. It really works good for me and it sets my metabolism for the day.

darkknightstalone

I wouldn't do it. Your body needs a good amount of nutrition after a workout. Plus, an intense workout would probably get the adrenaline going, and prevent you from sleeping.

I see only cons...

Malley

As oppossed to what? Not working out at all? You would rather not work out at all rather than before bed?

Boki

when im done with my workout im tired as shit, i prefer working out at night then i could eat and just go sleep. and i hate working out in mornings because i gotta be sore all day.

Stevie

Whatever works for you. If you don't have a problem falling asleep I would say go for it. When I worked 3rd shift I always workout in the morning right after work.

Sens

I just fit one in when I can. Sometimes it's at 10:30pm when the gym closes, better than nothing. Just grab all the food you can, hit the sack, maybe get up for a midnight snack, and eat like a tank the next day.

I always find I get a better session in later in the day, but because the gym is always busier I try to get in in the mornings nowadays.